It looks like Bungie, the creator of Destiny 2 is reaching out via email to a bunch of its players whose accounts previously resided in Google Stadia's cloud servers prior to the service's shutdown to offer them some refuge. As you can see in this email seen below, Stadia is directly mentioned by … [Read more...] about Destiny 2 Stadia refugees can claim a free month of Nvidia GeForce NOW Priority membership
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The Chrome Cast 211: Stadia’s death gives way to new life in cloud gaming
This week, we felt it was only fitting to not only discuss Stadia's final death, but also the cloud gaming revolution it looks to have started. While many of the main players in the cloud gaming space have been around for quite some time, Google's efforts with Stadia brought the idea of streaming … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 211: Stadia’s death gives way to new life in cloud gaming
The Gaming Preferred toggle for Nest Wifi in the Google Home app disappears with Stadia
I still remember back in 2020 when Google added a "Gaming Preferred" option to the Home app for Nest Wifi users. I was so stoked that they were giving special Stadia-focused attention to non-Stadia apps in an effort to support its cloud gaming initiative. While just a quick flick toggle that … [Read more...] about The Gaming Preferred toggle for Nest Wifi in the Google Home app disappears with Stadia
It looks like converted Bluetooth Stadia controllers will get firmware updates through 2023
As we mourn the demise of Stadia once and for all today, we are all at least a bit comforted by the fact that Google has created a clear and simple method for updating the firmware on your Stadia controllers to convert them over to a more-standard Bluetooth controller. Once completed, your Stadia … [Read more...] about It looks like converted Bluetooth Stadia controllers will get firmware updates through 2023
You can now officially unlock your Stadia controller
Last week, Google bid farewell to the world of streamed gaming with one final gift for the faithful members of the Stadia Community. The promise was an unlocking tool for Stadia controllers that would allow you to use it as a Bluetooth controller for other gaming platforms. As promised, the … [Read more...] about You can now officially unlock your Stadia controller
Stadia says farewell with a beautiful parting gift for its players
Update: You can now unlock your Stadia controller and enable Bluetooth mode. Learn more. So, I bought my kids a Nintendo Switch for Christmas. Prior to that, the only real gaming that went on in our home was mobile apps on Chromebooks and, of course, Stadia. While there wasn't a huge selection … [Read more...] about Stadia says farewell with a beautiful parting gift for its players
Google Stadia begins the process of refunding your hardware and controller purchases
If you've been a long-time Google Stadia cloud gaming fan, you're no doubt heartbroken at the current state of the platform. Well, what's left of it, anyway. In January, the service is shutting down its consumer-focused games, and instead focusing on the white-label offering for B2B infrastructure. … [Read more...] about Google Stadia begins the process of refunding your hardware and controller purchases
Luna may become the next Google Stadia thanks to Amazon’s 10,000-person job cut rampage
I don't need to remind you of the travesty that befell Google's Stadia cloud gaming platform this year. While it's still available for the time being, we're coming up on the literal "deadline" for its shutdown, and cloud gaming as a whole is taking a massive blow. Many people never took it seriously … [Read more...] about Luna may become the next Google Stadia thanks to Amazon’s 10,000-person job cut rampage
A natural consequence of the Stadia refund process nets gamers negative on Play Points
Stadians woke up to an odd surprise yesterday when they started noticing that their Google Play Store points balance had a negative symbol next to it. Unfortunately, this is no mistake, but rather an unfortunate side effect of the Stadia Refund process as Google shutters its cloud gaming platform. … [Read more...] about A natural consequence of the Stadia refund process nets gamers negative on Play Points
Google has started issuing Stadia refunds, but don’t expect them immediately
Everyone knows by now that Google Stadia is dead. These are words that I didn't think I would be writing, at least not only a handful of years after the service launched. The tech giant unceremoniously axed its golden opportunity to continue positively affecting the gaming community and shaping its … [Read more...] about Google has started issuing Stadia refunds, but don’t expect them immediately
Despite its flaws, PlayStation Plus Premium is a great home for Stadia refugees
In the wake of Google cutting off access to its cloud gaming platform in January of this next year, many companies and individuals alike are taking the opportunity to throw gamers a lifeboat by way of allocating information and resources and even in some cases, providing refuge. Services like Xbox … [Read more...] about Despite its flaws, PlayStation Plus Premium is a great home for Stadia refugees
Indie game ‘Wavetale’ survives Stadia’s obliteration, coming soon to consoles and PC
When Google Stadia made the insanely rash decision to shutter its consumer-facing cloud gaming platform, a handful of games were threatened to be dragged into the pit with it. Titles like Outcasters, Gylt, PixelJunk Raiders, Hello Engineer, and Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle are scrambling to pick up … [Read more...] about Indie game ‘Wavetale’ survives Stadia’s obliteration, coming soon to consoles and PC
